Chapter 27 A Close Call It was a text message from Arthur : [ Charlotte , open the door .
] Her hand trembled ever so slightly as she stared at the screen .
Charlotte thought , What does he mean ? He came straight to my house in such a short time .
He is still suspicious of me .
A moment later , another message popped up from Diana .
It was a screenshot from the security camera at her front door .
Arthurs tall figure stood there , exuding an imposing presence even through the grainy footage .
Charlotte : [ I already know .
] 2/7 Diana : [ Whats your plan ? ] Charlotte : [ No plan .
] Exiting the chat , Charlotte felt her nerves tighten as she paced the room .
If she refused to open the door , there was a real chance hed force his way in to confirm his suspicions , and that would be a disaster .
Charlotte mulled over her options , biting her lip in frustration .
Finally , she decided to take a gamble .
She dialed Arthurs number .
Youre here to talk about the divorce , arent you ? Her voice was soft , almost casual , but 3/7 there was a frosty edge to her tone .
Standing at the door , Arthur frowned slightly , his sharp features shadowed by the dim light .
Open the door .
Well talk inside .

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Charlottes tone was laced with suspicion .
Youre not lying , are you ? This isnt some trick ? Arthurs deep , resonant voice grew colder .
Open the door , and youll find out .
Charlotte rolled her eyes , though he couldnt see it .
If youre so eager to divorce , why didnt you reply to my messages earlier ? Arthurs patience was clearly running thin .
Charlotte , Im not going to repeat 4/7 myself .
With the door safely between them , she pushed him a little further .
Whats the big deal about repeating yourself ? Are you afraid youll explode or something ? Go ahead , let me see it ! A vein throbbed at his temple .
Arthurs gaze darkened as he turned to his bodyguard and ordered , Get someone to take this door down .
Now .
Hey , hey , hey ! Arthur , are you for real ? Charlottes voice shot up an octave , panic creeping in .
Arthurs words were icy and deliberate .
Charlotte , if youre hiding something from me , I swear Ill find out .
And when I do , youre finished .
5/7 Charlottes heart skipped a beat , but she quickly masked her fear with indignation .
What are you even talking about ? And for the record , this door wasnt cheap ! Dont you dare damage it ! She forced a steady tone .
If you really want a divorce , fine .
Tomorrow , the Courthouse .
Ill be waiting ! Without giving him a chance to reply , she ended the call and clutched the phone to her chest .
Her heart was pounding as if it might burst out at any moment .
At this point , there was no turning back .
If Arthur broke in and realized she wasnt even home , things would go south and fast .
She raked her fingers through her hair , pacing the room as a whirlwind of 6/7 thoughts raced through her mind .
Outside , Arthur stared at the blank screen of his phone .
A faint , mocking smirk showed on his face .
She was flustered , which could only mean she wasnt in the house .
The bodyguard approached cautiously .
Mr.
Harrison , weve found someone to break the door .
Should I call him over now ? Before Arthur could respond , his phone rang .
He glanced at the screen , his brows .
knitting together .
Hello ? Mom , whats wrong ? On the other end , Jennifers voice was urgent .
Julius has a fever ! Come back right away ! 7/7 His expression shifted instantly .
Without another word , he turned and strode off .
What happened ? Why did he have a fever ?